Job Title: Principal Election Officer /Public Relations
About this Job:
The Electoral Commission, established under Article 60 of the Constitution of the Republic of Uganda and mandated to organize and conduct public elections and referenda, is desirous of filling the following positions that exist within its establishment.
Job Title: Principal Election Officer / Public Relations
Reports to: Secretary, Electoral Commission Duty Station: Electoral Commission Headquarters Terms: Four years (renewable) contract Salary Scale: ECS3
Job purpose: To project and protect the Electoral Commission’s image as a credible institution in charge of elections in Uganda.
Key Tasks:
1. Heading the Public Relations section.
2. Responsible for the entire range of media relations.
3. Providing publicity support for all Commission programs and activities.
4. Advising the Commission and Management on a regular basis on how to enhance the image of the Commission.
5. Preparation of promotional materials.
6. Fostering community relations through appropriate events.
7. Act as Commission spokesperson.
8. Responsible for protocol in the Commission.
9. Any other duties as officially assigned.
Requirement:
Minimum qualifications:
Applicants should be Ugandans holding an Honors Bachelors Degree in Mass Communication, Social Sciences or a related field from a recognized University and a Post Graduate Diploma in a Management related field
Computer knowledge (MS Office) is a must.
Minimum Experience:
Applicants should have at least 6 years relevant experience in the field of Public Relations / Journalism, 3 of which should have been gained at a senior level in Government or a large and reputable organization.
Special personal characteristics/attributes:
1. Knowledge of Government Policies and Administrative Procedures.
2. Well developed interpersonal and communication skills and capable of working as a member of the organization’s senior management team.
3. Ability to lead, cultivate team spirit and motivate qualified and specialized staff.
4. Well developed analytical and report writing skills.
5. High integrity.
6. Ability to work under tight deadlines and pressure.
7. Excellent written and spoken English with strong report writing and presentation skills.
8. Age limit: 28 – 56 years.
How to apply:
Applicants should have at least five (5) years of direct professional experience in GIS techniques and methodologies, or working experience with cartography and earth science, spatial data types, geographic spatial reference systems and metadata. Age: 25-50 years
Note:
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews.
Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
Conditions of service: Successful applicants will receive a competitive package and benefits.
Submission of Applications:
Applications with comprehensively typed CV showing the applicant’s contact address with day time telephone numbers, addresses and day time telephone numbers of three referees, copies of academic transcripts and certificates should be sent to the address below not later than Tuesday 10th April 2012 Envelopes should be clearly marked at the top with the words “Application for the post of………… ”
The Head, Human Resource Management Department, Electoral Commission, Plot 53/55 Jinja Road, P.O. Box 22678, Kampala.
